Church Farm, Church End, South Leigh, Witney, OX29 6UR

change of use of land to Use Class E, siting of 3 no. glamping wagons and use of land for tent camping. Erection of bike storage shed, provision of 4 no. parking spaces and creation of pond

Authority: West Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Hall R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
whether the location of the proposed development is acceptable, with particular regard to the development plan strategy

What decided it

The proposal would not cause identifiable harm to character, appearance or living conditions, and would support farm diversification and sustainable rural tourism in accordance with the development plan when taken as a whole.

Framework references: 130, 84

Plan policies cited: Policy OS2, Policy OS4, Policy EH2, Policy EH8, Policy SLE1, Policy SLE7, Policy SLD6, Policy E2, Policy E4

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